An update on Mosquito disease Monitoring on the Uintah & Ouray Reservation. There were 4 positive West Nile Mosquito Pools trapped the week of July 31st . The positive mosquito pools were tapped at Pelican Lake, Ouray National Bird Refuge, Yellowstone and Randlett.

Currently NO human cases of West Nile Virus have been reported in Utah. We will also continue to monitor and trap mosquito on the reservation throughout the mosquito season (May-September). We will also continue to educate residents on mosquito and bite prevention. We will update you as more information becomes available. Please let me know if you have any questions. If the public has any questions please have them contact my office. LT Adam Mannarino @ 722-5911

IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM THE WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST:

This is to inform everyone that due to a delay in proclamations, the big game permits will NOT be given out Monday, August 7th , we are hoping to have everything ready to be distributed on Today, Tuesday, August 8that 10:00 am.

Those people who were successful in the 2017 Big Game Draw have 8 working days from when they become available to pick up those permits. After 8 working days, they become available to the alternates.

Sorry for any inconvenience this delay has caused. We will update everyone with information as it is available.

IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE: FROM TRIBAL WATER SYSTEM.

The Ute Tribe Water System apologizes for the delay in the Tribal curbside trash and dumpster pick-up this past week. We are experiencing a shortage of drivers for our trash trucks and ask for your patience and understanding until we can resume our regular schedule.

We have contracted with K&K Sanitation until August 20th , 2017. The K & K schedule to pick-up trash is as follows:

Again, this will be until August 20th . After that date the Tribal trash collection will revert back to its original times and dates. If you have any further questions, please contact the Tribal Water System @ (435) 722-5176. Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Thank you, for your cooperation, Tribal Water System Department.

UPDATES FROM PAINTED HORSE PROGRAM:

Wednesday, August 9th , Backto School Splash, Bash: , from 10-2pm. at the Bottle Hollow Marina. We will have: Boats rides, Disney Frozen Slide, The Lost Jungle King Cobra Obstacle Course and much more. (Boat/jet ski rides will require liability waiver) Lunch will be provided. So come with the whole family for some fun at the lake.

Head Start children three and four year old needs to update their immunizations are strongly encouraged to attend. Parent or legal guardian will need to come in to sign paperwork. Tri-County Immunization Clinic Friday, August 18th ,at 9:00 am – 12:30 pm. Clinic will be held at the Head Start Administration Office in Fort Duchesne. Please bring with Medicaid, or Private Insurance cards., Tribal Identification card, or Certificated of Indian Blood (CIB) paperwork, Immunization fees are based on income, if family does not have Medical Insurance, please call 725-4871, or 823-1793 if you have questions about this immunization clinic.

Ute Maintenance: for home problems and all electrical problems, call 722-2256.

REMINDER: Once again, this program no longer handles Maintenance related issues/problems contact one of the above programs or call Administration. We haven’t has a Senior maintenance crew available here at all since October 1st , 2014 to the present 2017.

Winter Heating Program:

The Ute Senior Heating Program (Resolution 98-247):pays for Winter Heating costs only from October to February, Currently we are out of Funds until this coming October 2017.

SCHOOL UPDATES:

Back to School dates: Uintah River High School: August 15th , Uintah County and Duchesne County School Districts: August 23rd .

Plan now to join Ute Crossing Events Center, Ute Lanes and Ute Crossing Grill for their 4th Annual Back-2-School Luna. There will be hula contest, games, back-to-school giveaways, bowling, and even free food sponsored by Ute Oilfield ?Water Services! We can’t wait to see you there!

Select positions are open until filed. Copy of each job description and application forms are available with the front desk at Ute Tribal Enterprises. LLC office, or at the location of the business. For more information, please call Ute Tribal Enterprises LLC @ 435-722-3136, or stop by any location and visit with the managers.